Defensive end Mario Ojemudia’s college playing days came to an end in the state of Maryland and that’s where he will start his pro career.
Stuck for three seasons behind Frank Clark, Ojemudia was a solid contributor in that time, but hoped to establish himself as a top NFL candidate during his final run with full starting privileges. He got off to a great start with 19 tackles, including six for a loss, but midway through the Big Ten opener against the Terrapins, he injured his Achilles tendon, missing the final eight contests.
That injury ruled out the likelihood of being drafted, but the promising start, as well as the recommendation of Jim Harbaugh carried a lot of weight with John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens.